Gonorynchus greyi (Richardson, 1845)

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Gonorynchiformes \| Gonorynchidae
Synonyms	Rhynchana greyi, Gonorynchus parvimanus, ... more
Common names	Beaked salmon, Jednovous Greyův, Ratfish, ... more

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Main reference

Paxton, J.R., D.F. Hoese, G.R. Allen and J.E. Hanley. 1989. (Ref. 7300)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 50.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9563)

Environment

Demersal; brackish; marine; depth range ? - 160 m (Ref. 9563)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 25°S - 44°S

Southwest Pacific: Australia (including the Norfolk and Lord Howe islands) and New Zealand (including the Kermadec Islands).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8; Vertebrae: 59 - 61

Adults are benthic fishes in shallow estuaries and outer shelf; juveniles are pelagic in open ocean. They bury themselves head first when disturbed (Ref. 33838). White flesh is firm and of good flavor.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: of potential interest


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (28 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

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